noun
emcee
ehm-SEE
noun
1
A person who hosts and introduces acts at an event; a master of ceremonies.
"The emcee kept the wedding reception running smoothly all night."
verb
1
To act as host, introducing performers or speakers at an event.
"She agreed to emcee the charity gala."
How to Use Emcee
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe host who introduces acts and keeps a show or event moving — or, as a verb, to act as that host.
Common pairings
emcee an event
act as emcee
Word Forms
emceed past tense, emcees plural, emcees singular
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Etymology
A phonetic spelling of the initials "MC," short for "master of ceremonies."